What ALLERGIKA Pharma does

ALLERGIKA Pharma GmbH is a privately held German pharmaceutical company headquartered in Wolfratshausen that develops cortisone-free dermatological products for the prevention and treatment of allergies and skin conditions. Founded in 1991, the company addresses consumers with sensitive, atopic, or allergic skin, as well as house dust mite allergy sufferers, through two integrated product lines: the Allergika skincare portfolio (face creams, body lotions, sun protection, cleansing products) and the Dermifant sub-brand for infants and children, plus a separate line of certified medical-device encasings for allergen-proof bedding. Its technology centers on water-in-oil galenic formulations with high lipid content (up to 41%) and active ingredients such as 20% evening primrose oil, urea, glycerin, and gamma-linolenic acid, designed to restore damaged skin barriers without steroids.

The company supports its positioning with clinical efficacy claims including a 50% reduction in eczema severity within 30 days, 95% freedom from rosacea redness in 4 weeks, and 50% symptom reduction in 1 week. Encasing products carry certified medical-device status with statutory health insurance reimbursement across all German statutory insurers, and the SUN PROTECT line uses reef-friendly UV filters compliant with Hawaiian reef law. All products are formulated without fragrance, colorants, preservatives, parabens, natural allergens, and the most common DKG-list contact allergens.

ALLERGIKA operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce via allergika.de with pharmacy distribution across Germany and Austria, plus EU and international shipping. The company is founder/management-owned, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or institutional backing, and is led by CEO Stefan Lang alongside Managing Director Dr. Michael Ernd. Its competitive position rests on 25+ years of dermatologist recommendation, dual-channel distribution, clinical positioning in the cortisone-free segment, and regulatory certification of its encasings as reimbursable medical devices.

Name

ALLERGIKA Pharma

Legal name

Allergika Pharma GmbH

Website

https://allergika.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALLERGIKA Pharma is a privately held German pharmaceutical company that develops cortisone-free dermocosmetics, certified medical-device encasings, and skincare products for consumers with sensitive, atopic, or allergic skin, distributed via pharmacies and direct e-commerce across Germany, Austria, and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermocosmetics & Medical Devices for Sensitive Skin and Allergy Care

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allergy, Sinus & Respiratory (Non-Asthma) (HLAIADAC), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF)

Keywords

• Dermocosmetic skincare products
• Sensitive skin care
• Medical device encasings
• Dust mite allergy prevention
• Cortisone-free eczema treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfratshausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Products sold directly to consumers through the allergika.de online shop, including skincare products and encasing bedding. Consumers can purchase online with delivery throughout Germany, Austria, EU, and internationally.
2. Pharmacy Distribution: Products distributed through pharmacies in Germany and Austria, recommended by dermatologists. Encasing products are covered by statutory health insurance when prescribed by a doctor.
3. Health Insurance Reimbursement: Allergika encasing products are recognized medical devices covered by statutory health insurance in Germany. Consumers submit prescriptions to the company for reimbursement processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALLERGIKA Pharma develops and sells cortisone-free dermocosmetic skincare (cremes, lotions, cleansers, sun protection) and certified medical device encasings for house dust mite allergy prevention. The portfolio spans MED medical devices (e.g., Nachtkerzenöl Creme 20% MED, Rosacea Creme MED, Augenlidcreme MED), sensitive skincare daily care, the SUN PROTECT sun care line, the Dermifant baby/children sub-brand, and a full encasing product line for mattresses, pillows, and duvets, all free from common allergens. Products are sold through German/Austrian pharmacies, the company's allergika.de e-commerce site, and via statutory health insurance reimbursement for prescribed encasings.

Product overview

ALLERGIKA Pharma bietet zwei Hauptproduktkategorien an: dermatokosmetische Spezialpflege-Produkte für sensible, atopische und allergische Haut sowie medizinisch wirksame Encasing-Produkte für allergiefreien Schlaf bei Hausstaubmilbenallergie. Das Hautpflege-Sortiment umfasst unter den Kernmarken Allergika und der Untermarke Dermifant (für Babys und Kinder) verschiedene MED-Produkte (Medizinprodukte), Sensitive-Produkte, Sonnenschutzprodukte (SUN PROTECT Linie) sowie basistherapeutische Pflegeprodukte. Die Produkte sind kortisonfrei und frei von Duft-, Farb- und Konservierungsstoffen sowie den häufigsten Allergenen. Zu den wichtigsten Produkten zählen die Nachtkerzenöl Creme 20% MED, Augenlidcreme MED, Gesichtscreme MED, Anti-Rötung Rosacea Creme MED, sowie Lipolotion und Hydrolotion Varianten. Die Encasing-Linie umfasst sensitive Encasings für zu Hause und Travel Encasings für unterwegs, jeweils als Komplett-Sets oder einzelne Bezüge für Matratzen, Kissen und Bettdecken.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dermifant: Sub-brand specializing in skin care and mite protection products for children and infants.

Products and services

• Allergika Anti-Rötung Rosacea Creme MED LSF 15 Medical device for the symptom treatment of rosacea and couperose; cortisone-free cream with SPF 15 that reduces redness and soothes irritation in adults with sensitive facial skin.
• Allergika Augenlidcreme MED Cortisone-free treatment of eyelid eczema with a rich formulation for consumers with sensitive, allergy-prone facial skin.
• Allergika Gesichtscreme MED Cortisone-free treatment of dry facial eczema that delivers rapid relief from redness, scaling, and skin dryness for adults with sensitive facial skin.
• Allergika Nachtkerzenöl Creme 20% MED Approved cortisone-free medical device (Medizinprodukt) with 20% evening primrose oil and 5% glycerin in a water-in-oil formulation (41% lipid content) for restoring the impaired skin barrier in dry eczema including neurodermitis.
• Allergika Lipolotion 5% Urea Fast-absorbing, barrier-strengthening moisturizing lotion with 5% urea in a water-in-oil formulation (26% lipid content), for adults with dry, rough skin, including those with diabetes and for use on hair-bearing skin areas.
• Allergika SUN PROTECT Anti-Photo-Aging LSF 50+ Daily-use sunscreen with very high SPF 50+ protection against premature skin aging for sensitive, dry skin, with a 4-fold barrier protection system combining niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramide-3, and cholesterol.
• Allergika Sensitive Hydrolotion AKUT SOS anti-itch moisturizing lotion for acute care of itchy, irritated, dry skin and neurodermitis in adults with sensitive skin.
• Allergika Sensitive Lipotolion REPAIR Rich, soothing moisturizing lotion for the ongoing (permanent) care of irritated, dry skin and neurodermitis in adults with sensitive skin.
• Allergika Softhandcreme Hand care cream that protects and cares for very dry, stressed, and irritated hands.
• Allergika Repair Lippenbalsam Lip balm formulated for the repair and protection of very dry, cracked lips.
• Allergika Sensitive Gesichtscreme Irritation-relieving day and night care for adults with dry, sensitive, irritated, or allergic facial skin.
• Allergika Reinigungsfluid Irritation-relieving, especially gentle daily cleanser for the face and eye area, ideal for make-up removal on sensitive skin.
• Allergika Milde Creme-Dusche Soap-free, skin-soothing cream shower for face and body of consumers with sensitive, irritated skin.
• Allergika Mildes Lipo Duschöl Re-lipidizing lipo shower oil that strengthens the skin barrier, designed for sensitive, irritated, itchy, very dry skin and neurodermitis.
• Allergika Milde Handwaschlotion Soap-free, extremely gentle hand wash lotion for frequent hand cleansing on sensitive skin.
• Allergika Mildes Shampoo Medically oriented, soothing shampoo for consumers with sensitive, irritated, and itch-prone scalp and neurodermitis.
• Allergika SUN PROTECT Atopic LSF 50+ Very high SPF 50+ sun protection formulated for irritated, atopic skin and neurodermitis.
• Allergika SUN PROTECT Action Fluid LSF 50+ Very high SPF 50+ sun protection fluid using reef-friendly UV filters (without oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octocrylene) to prevent sun allergy and Mallorca acne on sensitive skin.
• Allergika SUN PROTECT AK 100 LSF 50+ Extreme sun protection (SPF>100), with reef-friendly UV filters, for consumers with actinic keratoses (skin cancer precursors), photodermatoses, or after laser treatment.
• Allergika sensitive Encasing Komplett Set Complete certified medical device encasing set providing 100% protection for allergy-free nights in house dust mite allergy, comprising encasings for mattress, pillow, and duvet.
• Allergika sensitive Encasing Bettdeckenbezug Certified medical device duvet encasing providing an effective barrier against house dust mites and their allergens for consumers with house dust mite allergy.
• Allergika Travel Encasing Lightweight, silky-soft polyester microfiber travel encasing providing an ideal protective barrier against house dust mites and allergens for travelers with house dust mite allergy.
• Allergika sensitive Encasing Kopfkissenbezug Certified medical device pillow encasing providing an ideal protective barrier against house dust mites and allergens for consumers with house dust mite allergy.
• Allergika sensitive Encasing Matratzenbezug Certified medical device mattress encasing providing an ideal protective barrier against house dust mites and their allergens for consumers with house dust mite allergy.
• Dermifant Kinderlotion REPAIR Rich, barrier-strengthening base therapy lotion for the permanent skin care of babies and children with neurodermitis and dry skin; contains glycerin, squalane, cholesterol, and vitamin E.
• Dermifant Kinderlotion AKUT SOS anti-itch skin care lotion for base therapy in neurodermitis and dry skin in babies and children, with 3% polidocanol and evening primrose oil.
• Dermifant Kindercreme 20% MED Cortisone-free medical device for the treatment of dry, localized eczema in babies and children, with 20% evening primrose oil and clinically proven efficacy.
• Dermifant Kindershampoo und Waschgel Very mild, tear-free 2-in-1 shampoo and wash gel for the skin and hair of babies and children, used as base therapy in dry skin and neurodermitis.
• Dermifant Kinderölbad Re-lipidizing, moisturizing oil bath with 95% lipid content for base therapy in dry skin and neurodermitis in babies and children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eczema severity reduced by 50% within 30 days; 77% of severe and moderate eczema improved
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Linola: Dr. Wolff Group's German dermocosmetic/skincare brand with focused lines on dry, itchy, and irritated skin. A direct German pharmacy peer with overlapping indications (eczema, neurodermitis).
• Dermapharm: German pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in dermatology, allergy, and OTC dermocosmetics with broad German pharmacy coverage. Comparable as a DACH dermatology-focused pharma/OTC house.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre-owned dermo-cosmetic brand with thermal-spring water and atopic/eczema-prone skin ranges. Comparable as a sensitive-skin specialist distributed primarily through pharmacies and dermatology channels.
• CeraVe: L'Oréal-owned skincare brand built on ceramides and barrier repair for dry, eczema-prone, and sensitive skin. Comparable on barrier-repair positioning and OTC retail/pharmacy availability.
• Eucerin: Beiersdorf's medical-skincare brand focused on dry, atopic, and sensitive skin with pharmacy distribution in DACH and globally. Closely mirrors Allergika's dermatological-skin-barrier focus and German heritage.
• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned dermocosmetics brand built around sensitive, reactive, and atopic-prone skin, sold through pharmacies worldwide. Highly comparable to Allergika's positioning and pharmacy-first GTM, but at significantly larger scale.
• Weleda: Natrue-certified natural cosmetics and skin care brand with pharmacy presence in DACH/EU. Comparable as a DACH-rooted pharmacy-channel skincare brand with sensitive-skin credentials.
• Sebapharma (Sebamed): German pH-balanced skincare brand with strong DACH pharmacy presence and claims centered on skin-barrier integrity and sensitive skin. Comparable German heritage, pharmacy distribution, and barrier-repair messaging.

Broad incumbents

• Galderma: Global dermatology-focused pharmaceutical/consumer health company with prescription and sensitive-skin consumer ranges. Comparable as a broader incumbent in dermatology with overlapping atopic/eczema targets.
• Pierre Fabre Dermatologie: French pharmaceutical group whose dermo-cosmetic brands (Avène, Ducray, A-Derma) compete directly in pharmacy-channel sensitive-skin care. Comparable portfolio reach across atopic, eczema, and allergy-prone skin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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